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- Alvy Moore’s personal life was marked by a blend of military service and a close-knit family life, enriched by his love for acting. Military Service Moore served in the Marines during World War II, where he was stationed in Okinawa. His commitment to the military was a significant chapter in his life, illustrating his dedication and resilience.
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Alvy was president of the senior class at Wiley High School in 1940–41. He then attended Indiana State Teachers College—now Indiana State University—both before and after service with the United States Marine Corps during World War II, in which he saw combat in the Battle of Iwo Jima. Acting career
- Gene Hackman. Even though he’s well known for his roles as an admiral in Behind Enemy Lines and a submarine captain in Crimson Tide, Gene Hackman spent time as a Marine.
- Harvey Keitel. Also joining the Marines at 16, Harvey Keitel served in Lebanon during Operation Blue Bat in 1958. He’s best known for his roles in Taxi Driver and Reservoir Dogs.
- Don Adams. Born Donald Yarmy, Don Adams served as a Marine in World War II, contracting malaria during the Battle of Guadalcanal. While he began his acting career as a stand-up comic, Adams is best known and most loved for his character Maxwell Smart, a bumbling secret agent in the TV show Get Smart.
- David Eigenberg. David Eigenberg enlisted in the Marine Reserves and found that his time as a Marine left a deep impression on him. Best known for his role as Miranda’s husband, Steve, on Sex and the City, Eigenberg is now a principle character in NBC’s Chicago Fire.
Feb 8, 2024 · Alvy Moore’s personal life was marked by a blend of military service and a close-knit family life, enriched by his love for acting. Military Service Moore served in the Marines during World War II, where he was stationed in Okinawa.
- December 5, 1921-May 4, 1997
- American Actor
- 171 cm
- Jack Alvin "Alvy" Moore
Served in the US Marine Corps during World War II, and fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima. Performed on Broadway replacing David Wayne as Ensign Pulver in Mister Roberts and toured with Henry Fonda as well in the late 40s. Formed a production company with fellow character actor L.Q. Jones for both films and TV.
- December 5, 1921
- May 4, 1997
Alvy Moore. Actor: Green Acres. Comic light actor in U.S. films and TV. Born in Vincennes and raised in Terre Haute, IN, Moore studied drama at Indiana State Teachers College before serving in the Marines in WWII.
- January 1, 1
- Vincennes, Indiana, USA
- January 1, 1
- Palm Desert, California, USA
Jack Alvin "Alvy" Moore (December 5, 1921 – May 4, 1997) was an American light comic actor best known for his role as scatterbrained county agricultural agent Hank Kimball on the CBS television series Green Acres. His character would often make a statement, only to immediately negate the...
Sep 22, 2017 · Alvy Moore was born 1921 and served in the Marines during World War II. After the war, he started his acting career. He did some theatre before moving to television, but the role of Hank...
